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Orientation Weeks

Project(s): MEL digital product

--Date--
 --What we will do in class today--
 --What you need to have completed before coming to class today--
T
1/18
Edctr 106
each block separate for 1.25 hrs
 Practicum Orientation Day
homework handout:
EDU221FirstNightHomework.docx

laptop check
  • bring a postcard
W
1/19
Computer Lab
both blocks together for 2.33 hrs.
  1. pick a phase
  2. welcome to 221! fresh start
  3. postcard originals for those that want them back
  4. quick intro to GarageBand 9 and audio recording
  5. GarageBand activity for reviewing the syllabus
    1. introduce yourself to your partner
    2. share your questions/concerns about the course (based on the syllabus wiki readings) with your partner(s)
    3. create an audio recording that captures the essence of your discussion
    4. try something new in audio recording you've never done before
    5. make at least one mistake
    6. create a product file and email it to Dr. Theresa (cc: both partners so everyone has a copy)
    7. email a copy of the project file to both partners (but not Dr. Theresa)
  6. ComicLife CM definition activity
    1. introduce yourself to your partner
    2. what is your definition of classroom management? share your thoughts with your partner (it's okay if this definition changes over time)
    3. create a comic page (or 2 at most) that captures your definition(s)
    4. create a product file and email it to Dr. Theresa (cc: both partners so everyone has a copy)
    5. email a copy of the project file to both partners (but not Dr. Theresa)
  7. discuss Fires and why it's a text
  8. look ahead at QR homework for Friday
  9. look at MEL WebQuest
  10. hand out "entry forms"
  11. at least one project this semester has to be in each of the 3 software package types
  12. exit ticket--permission pages (both sides)
Th
1/19
NDH-C
each block separate for 2.33 hrs
  1. iMovie demo
  2. modify entry forms if desired; turn in entry forms
  3. at least one project this semester has to be in each of the 3 software package types
  4. set up a new blog for this class; make your first blog entry with text and graphic from step 1 from the MEL WebQuest
  5. hand out Type I and Type II printout
  6. take survey about technology integration
  7. fill out information survey
  8. MEL partners announced
  • read Introduction, Preface, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2 from Fires in the Bathroom
  • do steps 1, 2, and 3 of the MEL WebQuest (don't worry about the blog part, save the graphic and write your text in a Word document and bring them to class)
  • bring your completed entry form
F
1/20
Computer Lab
each block separate for 1.08 hrs
  1. The Frango Mint Story (and a whole lot more)
  2. step 6 (part 1) of the MEL WebQuest--do team building then fill out forms
  • DON'T PANIC!
  • write a QR for Chapter 1 and a QR for Chapter 2 of Fires
  • do steps 4 and 5 of the MEL WebQuest
  • look ahead at step 7; feel free to start early
  • make sure you know your blog URL, then fill out this information survey
M
1/24
Computer Lab
both blocks together for 2.33 hrs
  1. add MEL label to blog entry/entries
  2. Fires alternative assignment
  3. what's your backup strategy?
  4. safely ejecting pen drives
  5. introduction to concept of digital story; using storyboard
  6. digital camera (video or still) and other technology resources on campus (Computing Center/SMED)
  7. a look at step 7
  8. MEL rubric; questions on what the MEL model is? what it means?
  9. copyright, permission and credit
  10. digital stories and the rubric
  11. what is your partner's "computer style"?
  12. permission pages (both sides) for Block 2
  13. rest of class time for you and your partner to work on MEL project (the "rest" of step 6 in the MEL WebQuest); get technical support from classmates or Dr. Theresa
  14. Dr. Theresa will pull out individuals for survey support and blog entry feedback
  • look ahead at step 7; feel free to start early
  • bring your completed team contract
T
1/25
 (No formal class time with Dr. Theresa today, unless we need to make up a snow day. If needed, Block 2 will meet 8-10:20, Block 1 will meet 10:40-1:00. Location TBA.)
  • (in progress: work with your partner on your MEL project)
W
1/26
Computer Lab
each block separate for 1.08 hrs
  1. office hours
  2. blog checkup
  3. Skype buddies
  4. project files vs. product files
  5. how and where to upload and file limit size
  6. uploading to the artifacts wiki
  7. talk about when you present your MEL project for judging
    1. your "audience" and your judges are two different populations
    2. do you want to do a group presentation or an individual one?
    3. earphones/ headsets
  8. Q&A on MEL WebQuest project
  9. remaining time with partner--be sure to practice making a product file and uploading it
  • finish Step 7 of MEL WebQuest
  • (in progress: work with your partner on your MEL project)
Th
1/27
NDH-A
each block separate for 2.33 hrs
  1. positive specific feedback
  2. The MEL Show! . . . You Be The Judge
  3. more about the digital story assignment--a look at the rubric; an explanation of "The Best Of Show" event at the end of the semester
  4. MEL reflections page (homework)--I'll grade the technical aspects of your projects tonight but need input for final grade
  5. define Module I / Module II
  6. joining a wiki; following a blog
  7. how blog entries are graded, Blackboard, your blogs so far . . . what constitutes "on time", getting the titles right, making paragraphs
  8. del.icio.us
  9. Skype buddies
  • MEL presentations must be finished and uploaded to artifacts wiki before class
  • bring a printout of the text of your MEL project (script/ transcript/ storyboard--what words show up on the screen?; printout of Comic Life, . . . black and white is fine)
  • bring headphones/earphones (if you have them) so you can listen to MEL productions as you judge
  • download Skype on to your laptop if you don't already have it and set up an account (follow the steps under "Preparation for being a Skype buddy")
F
1/28
Computer Lab
each block separate for 1.08 hrs
  1. MEL wrap-up; relating the process to your future teaching; input from peers and how to take it
  2. Block 2:
    1. next project: Team Presentations
    2. finish Skype Buddies
  3. Block 1:
    1. Finish Fires in the Bathroom while you're in the schools. Write a QR for each chapter (you'll have a total of 10 blog entries for Fires in the Bathroom) OR tackle the alternative assignment
    2. The "1" of 3-2-1 (feel free to do a Fires blog entry using one of these communication tools)
Module 1 . . .
what is classroom management
set up a delicious account if you haven't already
  1. history of educational technology
  2. Intel CD
  3. Block 1 -- explain details of handing in text printout